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Which of the following concepts is characterized by a hierarchical structure and division of labor?

  • Alienation
  • Social Mobility
  • Bureaucracy (correct)
  • Colorism

What is the term for the process by which fast food principles, such as efficiency and predictability, spread to other areas of society?

  • Social Mobility
  • Bureaucracy
  • Alienation
  • McDonaldization (correct)

Which of the following types of poverty is defined as a lack of basic necessities to maintain life?

  • Glass Floor
  • Relative Poverty
  • Absolute Poverty (correct)
  • Glass Ceiling

What is the term for the invisible barrier that prevents individuals from advancing to higher positions in the workplace, often due to discrimination?

<p>Glass Ceiling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following concepts refers to the feeling of dissatisfaction and disconnection from the fruits of one's labor?

<p>Alienation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the social structures that harm individuals by preventing them from meeting their basic needs?

<p>Structural Violence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the phenomenon where men in female-dominated professions are promoted more quickly than women?

<p>Glass Escalator (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the resources and advantages gained through relationships and social networks?

<p>Social Capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What refers to the spread of cultural beliefs, practices, and products from one society to another?

<p>Cultural Diffusion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the accumulation of advantages across different social institutions, such as education, family, and employment?

<p>Cross-Institutional Advantage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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